Background: Optimizing reverse chains is more difficult than forward linear supply chains. Careful consideration should be given to recovery strategies to optimize product reuse as well as recycling. Methods: Using a 450-product dataset from the Melbourne area collection project and literature...

This study investigates the factors influencing consumers' intentions to switch from improper handling to e-waste recycling. Utilizing the theoretical framework of Push-Pull-Mooring (PPM) theory, this research adopts a mixed-methods design. Initially, a qualitative study identifies the push,...

The study aimed at supporting the European Commission in preparing the evaluation of Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) within the framework of the Better Regulation Guidelines, providing evidence on whether the Directive is still fit for purpose. In...

The Swiss-Ghana Amendments to the Basel Convention mark a significant milestone in global e-waste (electronic waste) management, requiring Prior Informed Consent (PIC) for all transboundary movements of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), regardless of their hazard classification....

India's rapid technological growth has significantly increased electronic consumption, resulting in a surge in electronic waste (e-waste) generation. This working paper examines the complexities of India's e-waste supply chain, focusing on key agents involved, such as collectors, dismantlers,...